Economics Instructor

Economics Instructor Adjunct (APO)Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Agency: North Georgia Technical CollegeShift: Day (United States of America)Position Description: Part-time position based on semester system. Adjunct faculty responsibilities are centered on preparing and teaching classes as assigned.Major Duties:• Provides professional instruction based on approved course syllabus• Ensures that desired course outcomes meet the stated objectives• Prepares curriculum and syllabus for coursework taught• Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives• Administers and grades class examinations• Maintains records of student grades• Attends in-service training, workshops, and seminars, as needed• Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training areas• Assists with retention efforts• Meets with students, staff members, supervisors, as needed• Other duties as assignedCompetencies:• Skill in developing lesson outlines and materials• Skill in presenting subject matter• Skill in administering tests to evaluate progress• Skill in the use of computers and job-related software programs• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with adult learners• Oral and written communication skills• Knowledge of student information systemsMinimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Economics *OR* Master's degree in a related field with 18 graduate hours in Economics from a regionally accredited institution. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Must have excellent technological skills.Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in a post-secondary setting.Applicants MUST submit a current resume and unofficial copy of transcripts. Those without attachments will not be considered.Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.North Georgia Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.